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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - February 6, 2023

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City of Fate

Regular City Council Meeting
Date: February 6, 2023
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Time Called to Order: 6:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order and Quorum

  • Mayor David Billings called the meeting to order.
  • City Secretary Victoria Raduechel confirmed a quorum.

Council Members Present:

  • David Billings, Mayor
  • Heather Buegeler
  • John Brandt, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
  • Scott Kelley
  • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem
  • Jim Deland
  • Lance Megyesi

Council Members Absent: None

City Staff Present:

  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney
  • Victoria Raduechel, City Secretary
  • Spencer Foster, Assistant to the City Manager
  • Lyle Lombard, Director of Public Safety
  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services
  • Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety
  • Scott Monaghan, Director of Public Works
  • Raju Anthony, Director of Finance
  • Leigh Corson, Director of Human Resources
  • Michael Wright, IT Manager

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  • Invocation delivered by Shannon Collins of Redeemer Church.
  • Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags.

Agenda Notice:

  • City Attorney Jon Thatcher announced that no action would be taken on Agenda Item 6A related to a proposed annexation on Prince Lane due to continuation of an existing development agreement.

3. Presentations

  • Black History Month Proclamation: February 2023 proclaimed as Black History Month in the City of Fate.
  • Eagle Scout Proclamations:
    • Gavin Brian David recognized for achieving Eagle Scout rank.
    • Mario Alexis Sevilla recognized for achieving Eagle Scout rank.
  • North Texas Commission Legislative Agenda Presentation:
    • Presented by Patrick Brophey, Senior Director – Legislative Planning & Stakeholder Relations.
    • Topics included regional economic competitiveness, workforce, infrastructure, housing attainability, education, health, and local government authority.

4. Public Comment

  • Karen Kiser, 1903 N. Churchill Drive, spoke in opposition to Agenda Item 6D regarding a requested exemption from residency limitations for sex offenders and requested denial of the exemption.

Items Approved:

  • January 17, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes.
  • Resolution No. R-2023-007 ordering the May 6, 2023 General Election.
  • Resolution No. R-2023-008 rejecting all bids for Fate Pump Station No. 3 Project.
  • Purchase of 420 water meters for the AMI system from HydroPro Solutions ($115,500).
  • Mayor travel expenses for U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting.
  • Mayor and Council travel expenses for Rockwall County Days 2023.
  • Acceptance of the 2022 DPS Racial Profiling Report.

Vote: Approved unanimously.

6. Action Items

A. Proposed Annexation – Prince Lane

  • No action taken. City Attorney reported annexation was deferred pursuant to an existing development agreement.

B. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Appointment

  • Nominations received: Michelle Dominique, Brandon Wilson, Beth Hebert, Mayowa Ijagbemi.
  • After two rounds of voting, Michelle Dominique received a majority.
  • Resolution No. R-2023-009 approved appointing Michelle Dominique to serve the remainder of an unexpired term through July 2024.
  • Vote: Approved unanimously.

C. Preliminary Plat – I-30 Crawford Northeast Addition (PP-22-007)

  • Staff presentation provided by Director Ryan Wells.
  • Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions.
  • Resolution No. R-2023-010 conditionally approving the preliminary plat on 7.356 acres approved.
  • Vote: Approved unanimously.

D. Sex Offender Residency Exemption Request

  • Council recessed into Executive Session for legal consultation.
  • Upon reconvening, City Attorney provided an overview of exemption criteria.
  • Applicant Donald Wright addressed the Council.
  • Motion to grant exemption failed.
    • Ayes: Deland, Megyesi
    • Nays: Billings, Buegeler, Brandt, Kelley, Robbins

E. Telecommunications Tower Policy

  • Staff presentation on existing regulations, coverage analysis, and policy considerations.
  • Council consensus directed staff to return with a plan to improve cell coverage in the City.

7. Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

  • Mayor and Council Members expressed appreciation to City staff for ice storm response and recognized Eagle Scout recipients.
  • City Manager announced upcoming meetings and events.

8. Executive Session

  • Consultation with attorney regarding impact fees and projects.
  • No action taken following Executive Session.

9. Reconvene and Adjournment

  • Meeting reconvened at 8:32 p.m.
  • No further business.
  • Meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

Record Note
This Ledger entry records the publicly observable proceedings of the meeting listed above. It does not offer analysis or commentary.

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